Case Acquitted: Texting Testimony Introduced in Boyfriend Murder Trial

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Green was acquitted of murder on Aug. 24, 2023.

On Aug. 9, prosecutors continued their case focused on a 2020 homicide.

Tamika Green, 37, allegedly shot and killed her boyfriend during an argument on Feb. 20, 2020 in an apartment on the 1600 block of 18th Street, SE. She is charged with second-degree murder, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without a license.

Bryan Tate Jr., 37, was shot three times in the shoulder and hip. He died from his injuries. Defense attorneys say Green was acting in self-defense during a physical altercation with Tate.

A senior DNA analyst testified that blood found in the apartment where the incident took place matched Tate’s. When questioned about the other evidence recovered from the scene, she stated she did not test any cartridges or ammunition.

One of Tate’s close friends testified about text messages between him and Green the morning after Tate’s death.

According to the witness, Green told him that Tate had been shot by an intruder, and asked him to provide updates on Tate’s condition, texting him “OMG this is too much I don’t wanna doze off until I know he’s [Tate] ok.”

The trial will continue on Aug. 10.

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